Phillip Phillips: Very Early American Idol Favorite!

There's probably a better chance that American Idol viewers never hear from Phillip Phillips again than there is that this southern pawn shop worker goes on to win season 11. But that doesn't mean the aspiring crooner doesn't deserve a shout-out today, as she stood above all others in Savannah on last night's premiere audition episode.

Watch below as Phillips wows the panel with two songs, first a unique take on "Superstition" and then a version of "Thriller." Anyone else reminded here of Casey Abrams?

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he has it all.amazing voice, all around talent, and he is an amazingly caring and loving person. he is the sweetest person you will ever meet. everyone here knew it was going to be a piece of cake to get to hollywood..and we all believe he will win.he def has the confidence needed for this he always plays at places around town in front of all of people. he def has got this one! come on philip, we got luke bryan, buster posey, and we have taylor davis from last season, bring this small town another star!

J•January 19, 2012 12:31

I love him, will be watching just to see him, plus he's FYNE! I'm sounding like a pedophile I'm 41~LoL

kimberly•January 19, 2012 11:39

yeah, and the fact that he is hot as hell.....is a push inthe right direction ...lol

Monica•January 19, 2012 11:36

Shirley, I totally agree! He's nothing like Casey Abrams! Phillip is really good though! He will definitely make it far in the competition! :) He's got my vote already!

Mary Jones•January 19, 2012 11:16

He is the best talent Idol has ever had AWESOME!!!!!!

kasey•January 19, 2012 11:06

phillip phillips is amazing ... im best friends with his sister lacey .. so i know he has talent and cant wait for him to share with the world. :)

Shirley•January 19, 2012 10:35

And he's NOTHING like Casey Abrams. Give me a break....

shanna•January 19, 2012 10:31

He is a natural. He was born with a tremendous gift, it emanates from him. I agree with Phillip's father when he said his talent deserves to be shared with the world. In my opinion a more accurate comparision would be John Mayer and it's going to take someone on that level to be better than this young man.

lulu•January 19, 2012 09:49

well, no need to watch the rest of the season- he's it!!

Vikki•January 19, 2012 09:40

I believe you have it wrong here. Phillip is very talented and we will be hearing more from him. He has a heart of gold and his music comes from within.